Benign prostate enlargementDiagnosis

To find out whether your prostate gland is enlarged, you'll need to have a few tests.

Some tests will be carried out by your GP and, if needed, others will be carried out by a specialist in urinary problems (a urologist).

GP examination and tests

Your GP will ask about your symptoms and your concerns, and their impact on your quality of life.

You may be asked to complete:

A urinary frequency-volume chart. This will give a record of how much water you normally drink, how much urine you pass, and how often you empty your bladder on a daily basis, as well as any leakage you have. Download a chart (PDF, 115kb) from the Bladder Matters website.